This quiz focusses on historical figures who are rarely remembered by their birth names. Based on the information provided, identify the name by which each person is now known.
Many brilliant writers have chosen to end their own lives. I will provide the method of choice, and details of their work; can you name the author? (Extra clues will be provided for less well known writers).
From the clues I give, can you name these notable authors? The answers will be their names in alphabetical order beginning with "A" and ending with "O" (not actually A to Z).
This quiz is dedicated to famous tales of people's disappearances, some of which remain a mystery today. I will provide a description of the incident and you just need to match it with the correct person! Best of Luck!
Scientific advances often come from single-minded people who are sometimes called 'nerds'. This quiz is about some people who made huge leaps, as well as some who just made it a bit easier for us to get through our day. How many can you identify?
Did you always love school? Are you passionate about a specific subject? Do you love to teach others? Do you genuinely care about others' learning? If you answered YES to these, then maybe you have what it takes to become a college professor!
Predicting the future is at best brave and at worst foolhardy. Time is a harsh mistress and many of the subjects of this quiz have not been treated well.
Welcome to the Hotel California, where you're likely to spot some of the most famous Californians in history. You might as well stay a while--it's such a lovely place.
Drowning is perhaps one of the most frightening ways to die. This quiz takes a look at 10 famous people, both real and fictional, who, sadly, met their maker after they drowned.
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Elijah Wood appeared in the movie 'Lord of the Rings'. Which character did he play?
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